I did not mean this piece to be an apology for how he voted on FISA.  This particular vote was not one I expected from Obama, and I was angry and disappointed too.  I question whether it might be part of a larger strategy, but I am also willing to accept that his reason was as banal as short-term political gains, or even CYA.  After the high point of my enthusiasm around the time of the giant Portland, Oregon rally, I am back to supporting Obama, but accepting that I may not always agree with him.  I'm still excited though, because he has shown a willingness to try new things, such as the upcoming meetings to allow his supporters to help develop the democratic party platform.

What's done is done, and all we can do is push him and our other elected officials to make badly needed changes in things like the Patriot Act once he is in office.  But we can't lose this election!

For want of a nail the shoe was lost.
For want of a shoe the horse was lost.
For want of a horse the rider was lost.
For want of a rider the battle was lost.
For want of a battle the kingdom was lost.
And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.